{"id":30140,"date":"2018-10-16T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=30140"},"modified":"2025-03-27T02:06:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:06:12","slug":"rajasthan-trip-experiences-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/rajasthan-trip-experiences-india\/","title":{"rendered":"7 memorable experiences you should have in Rajasthan, India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u201cDid you go to Taj Mahal?\u201d This is one of the inevitable questions I hear when I tell someone I went to India.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The gleaming white architecture is a \u2018must see\u2019 on everyone\u2019s wish list. However, I visited the Taj on my recent <a href=\"\/india\/classic-rajasthan-160585\"><strong>Classic Rajasthan<\/strong><\/a> trip, but it lags far back in my memory when I think of the most memorable moments I experienced in Rajasthan. If you simply focus on the <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/taj-mahal-firsthand-account\/\">Taj Mahal<\/a><\/strong>, then you are missing out on the best of India.<\/p>\n<p>Deep, cultural experiences will always win out over bucket-list items for me, and I don\u2019t think I\u2019m alone in that thinking. My best memories of Rajasthan are of local interactions and unique experiences. Here are seven particularly memorable ones.<\/p>\n<h2>Taking the local train<\/h2>\n<p>Up to this point we had taken a few trains in First Class Air Conditioned to ease us into the India train process, but this early morning we were getting on the Sleeper Car Class where there are no seats, no air conditioning, and no reservations. I was excited and a bit intimidated as the monkeys scattered and the train lumbered into the station. By taking the Sleeper Car Class we were taking a deep dive into the culture of train travel in India.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30147\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-06077.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-06077.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-06077-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-06077-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-06077-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>As we hurried onto the train, I was surprised it wasn\u2019t as crowded as I expected.\u00a0 We were traveling in the early morning hours, which likely helped. The carriages are divided into open-plan compartments with six beds in each that are used as benches to sit on during the day.<\/p>\n<p>My niece and I found a bench to sit on as we stored our bags in some spare space above us. She fit right in as she dozed off in an uncomfortable position like the rest of the locals, while I enjoyed just sitting with my hair blowing in the breeze of the open window. I soaked it all in; smiling at the woman across from me, watching the vendors come by, seeing locals rush to get on at a little stop in the middle of nowhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/india-nepal-group-trip\/\"><strong>READ MORE: THE MAGIC OF MOVING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN INDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Being a part of this slice of Indian life and culture was a highlight for me, and the 3 hours flew by.\u00a0 Before I knew it the train was pulling away from our group on the platform and we were on to our next location.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30148\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-093528.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-093528.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-093528-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-093528-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-Train-093528-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Eating street food in Jaipur<\/h2>\n<p>I looked at the piping hot samosas, the line of locals waiting for them, and knew this was going to be delicious. \u201cFor the first few days I chose restaurants to get your stomachs used to India, but today if you\u2019d like to taste the street food on this walk you can,\u201d our leader, Mohsin, explained as we stood in front of the food stall in Jaipur.<\/p>\n<p>I love to explore a country through it\u2019s street food, so this was my chance to do it in a somewhat safe way. Of course there is never any guarantee you won\u2019t get sick, but the thought of eating Indian street food felt a little naughty and exciting to me! I followed Mohsin\u2019s advice on his carefully chosen street vendors and as I bit into the steaming samosa, I felt as if the training wheels had come off my bike and I was experiencing the real India now!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30145\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30145\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30145\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-street-food-05721.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-street-food-05721.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-street-food-05721-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-street-food-05721-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-street-food-05721-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our local leader Mohsin<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We ate fried treats, tried the local candy, had piping hot samosas, enjoyed a lassie from the oldest vendor in town, and watched a chai wallah (tea maker) make the best Masala Chai I\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/how-to-avoid-delhi-belly-in-india\/\"><strong>READ MORE: HOW TO AVOID DELHI BELLY IN INDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Rural village walk in Madhogarh<\/h2>\n<p>Human connection is the heart of travel for me.\u00a0 When I went out walking in the small, village of Madhogarh I was excited to get closer to the people and rural culture of India. A village elder accompanied us on our walk as we just meandered around the little town pointing things out, and making sure everyone was respectful on both sides. We were able to see how the villagers lived, worked, and farmed.<\/p>\n<p>An Indian woman in a colorful dress walked by and smiled at me as she carefully balanced a brass pot of water on her head. There is no plumbing in these villages so the women gather water daily at the central well. We watched as people worshipped at a temple, surround a truck to get produce for their night\u2019s meal, and get their hair cut at the local barber.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30150\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-village-walk-03.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-village-walk-03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-village-walk-03-388x300.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-village-walk-03-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-village-walk-03-585x452.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>We were able to get up close to day-to-day life. But it wasn\u2019t us just observing them, the locals were just as excited to see and interact with us. We had waves, pictures, singing, dancing, and kids speaking their English homework to us. It was a beautiful, memorable exchange that makes for the best moments of travel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/india\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>EXPERIENCE LOCAL CULTURE ON AN INTREPID TRIP THROUGH INDIA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Stepwells in Bundi<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll visit plenty of well-known palaces and forts in the big cities in Rajasthan transporting you back to a life of decadence and royalty. However, my favorite architecture in Rajasthan were the surprising stepwells found throughout Bundi. They were used as gathering places for locals to fill water since there was no running water available. Often built by the royal families, the builders dug deep into the ground to find year around useable groundwater. The walls were lined with stones and stairs leading down to the water source where locals could easily fill their pots for their daily needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30144\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-stepwell-05964.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-stepwell-05964.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-stepwell-05964-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-stepwell-05964-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-stepwell-05964-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Today some are in disrepair, however many have been refurbished. Bundi and the surrounding area has over 50 differently designed stepwells, with some still used today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\" data-wpil=\"url\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Heritage hotel stay in Bijaipur<\/h2>\n<p>After all of the hustle and bustle of big cities we arrived at Bijaipur Castle Heritage Hotel. This 350-year-old heritage property was unique because the ruling family still lives there. So it was less like a hotel stay and more like I was welcomed into someone\u2019s home \u2013 or castle in this case!<\/p>\n<p>Not only did I experience all of the luxuries of royal living such as massages, swims in the pool, a stroll along the castle walls, and decadent food, but we even had a henna session at the castle. I loved not just seeing, but experiencing the royal side of India\u2019s history and culture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30143\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30143\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30143\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-heritage-stay-06161.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-heritage-stay-06161.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-heritage-stay-06161-425x283.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-heritage-stay-06161-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-heritage-stay-06161-585x390.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The heritage stay<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Cooking class in Udaipur<\/h2>\n<p>The room smelled of curry, but this time instead of just eating it, I learned how to make it. I originally said yes to the hands-on cooking class so I could learn how to make delicious masala chai at home, but I also learned how easy it was to make all\u00a0 other essential India dishes too.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/best-food-in-india\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 6 DISHES THAT PROVE INDIAN CUISINE IS THE WORLD&#8217;S BEST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The brother\/sister team of Pradeep and Depeeka had constant smiles on their face as they shared their cooking secrets on how to make the perfect Indian gravy. It was fun to see how food is such a family affair in India, and now I can take what I learned and do the same with my family at home; essentially bringing a piece of India back with me. You can\u2019t do that with the Taj Mahal!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30141\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30141\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30141\" src=\"\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sherry-ott-Rajasthan-udaipur-cooking-06258-e1538881507908.jpg\" alt=\"Rajasthan trip India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My niece enjoying the class<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As I look back on my Classic Rajasthan tour with my niece, it\u2019s not the Taj Mahal that we remembered the most, it\u2019s experiences like these that will live on in our minds as our most memorable moments in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready for your own magical moments in Rajasthan? <a href=\"\/india\" data-wpil=\"url\">Check out Intrepid&#8217;s wide range of small group tours in India.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><em>(All images taken by Sherry 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